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Controls Engineer

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Hybrid
Arlington, TX
Senior level
Hybrid
Arlington, TX
Senior level
The Controls Engineer will analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes, provide technical support to plant operations, and manage engineering projects, requiring significant leadership and technical skills in a manufacturing environment.
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Sponsorship:
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Please Note:
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
The Role:
Do you want to be an influential part of sustaining and improving the build quality of General Motors trucks? General Motors Arlington is home of the Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade premium large SUVs and has produced more than 12 million vehicles. We are located in one of the fastest growing areas of the country with attractions for all. Come join us on our mission to achieve zero congestion, zero emissions, and zero crashes!"
What You Will Do (Responsibilities):
  • You will analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes
  • You will propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area
  • Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area
  • You will provide technical support for specific plant operations
  • You will interact on a regular basis with design, product and manufacturing engineering staffs
  • Provide direction to engineering support group and vendors
  • You will evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment
  • You will handle engineering projects with plants and/or Manufacturing Engineering Staffs.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering OR equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment with mechanical experience.
  • Leadership skills managing project experience.
  • Provide technical support directly to manufcaturing team.
  • Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
  • Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time or higher based on business needs domestically and internationally.
  • Ability to multi-task, supporting several projects with various priority levels.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience managing salaried and UAW teams.
  • Experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Maintenance.
  • Ability to read equipment drawings.
  • Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Experience working in a union environment.
  • Equipment troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshooting Robotics Automation, Rockwell Drives and Allen Bradley PLC.

Sponsorship:
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Please Note:
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
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Top Skills

Allen Bradley Plc
Electrical Engineering
Robotics Automation
Rockwell Drives

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